Mitchell Starc, the Australian fast bowler, has expressed his preference for playing 100 Test matches rather than participating in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite having played only two seasons for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Starc values his international career and aims to represent Australia in a century of Test matches. With notable achievements in the 2015 ODI World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup, Starc is currently focused on the ongoing World Test Championship final against India. Starc explained, “While the financial benefits of the IPL are appealing, I have made conscious decisions to extend my…
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Mohan Nasre
Mohan Nasre has been covering cricket for the past three years, focusing on news, player stories, and family relationships. His articles bring fans closer to the personal side of cricketers, making the game more relatable beyond the field with simple, engaging, and well-researched content.
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Steve Smith achieved a significant milestone on Thursday, June 8, as he scored his 31st Test century. The Australian batsman accomplished this feat during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India at the Oval in London. With this century, Smith surpassed the records of both Virat Kohli and Ricky Ponting in terms of most hundreds in Test matches between India and Australia. He has now registered nine centuries in 36 innings across 19 Tests. The record for the most hundreds in matches between the two nations is held by Sachin Tendulkar, who smashed 11 centuries and 16 fifties in…
Former India wicketkeeper-batter, Farokh Engineer, has emphasized the need to protect Test cricket alongside the ever-growing prominence of franchise leagues. While countries like India, England, and Australia remain committed to the traditional format, players from smaller nations are often drawn to lucrative franchise leagues due to financial incentives. Engineer believes that the World Test Championship serves as a crucial platform to showcase the excitement and thrill of Test cricket. He argues that while T20 leagues have gained immense popularity globally, it should never come at the cost of sacrificing the essence of Test cricket. Also Read: WTC Final 2023: Neither…
Former Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli, has singled out David Warner as the primary player from Australia who can pose a significant threat in the World Test Championship final. Kohli’s surprising choice excludes the well-known duo of Steve Smith and Travis Head. In the upcoming WTC final, Team India is focused on taking 20 wickets, having learned from their defeat against New Zealand in the previous edition. However, facing a strong Australian team led by players like Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins, India’s bowling attack, without Jasprit Bumrah, faces a daunting task. Kohli emphasized the importance of dismissing David…
During the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia, India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, showcased his frustration as the Indian bowlers struggled to make an impact on the first day of the match. Sharma’s visible annoyance was evident as he waved his hand in frustration and engaged in an irritated conversation with one of his teammates. The highly anticipated match took place at the Kennington Oval in London on June 7, with India winning the toss and electing to field in overcast conditions. Although India achieved an early breakthrough with Mohammed Siraj dismissing Usman Khawaja for a duck, David…
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed concerns about the format of the World Test Championship Final, advocating for a three-match series instead of a single match. As India takes on Australia in the WTC Final at the Kennington Oval, Chopra took to Twitter to share his views. Chopra highlighted the limited time allocated to the Test format, despite its reputation as the pinnacle of cricket. He proposed that if a three-match series cannot be accommodated for the final, then there should be no final at all. He argued that declaring the team that finishes at the top of the…
Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first in the World Test Championship Final at the Oval has faced heavy criticism as Australia capitalized on the opportunity to score runs freely. Despite the initial overcast conditions, the absence of star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, in favor of Ravindra Jadeja, became a glaring omission as the sun came out in the second session. Former India player Sourav Ganguly, who has returned to the commentary box, expressed his disappointment with Rohit’s decision to exclude Ashwin, emphasizing the significance of having top-quality spinners like Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, and Ravichandran Ashwin in the team. “While the…
The decision of the Indian team to bowl first in the World Test Championship final against Australia left former India wicketkeeper-batsman Farokh Engineer surprised. Engineer believes that the Indian batsmen may have been apprehensive about facing the formidable Australian pacers on a fresh green pitch. The challenging conditions, combined with the potent bowling attack comprising the likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Scott Boland, likely influenced India’s choice to prioritize the protection of their top-order by opting to bowl. Also Read: WTC Final 2023: Ricky Ponting Criticizes Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid for Omitting R Ashwin in Bowling Attack…
In a recent interview, Virat Kohli made a stunning revelation about Australian batsman Steve Smith that has captivated fans worldwide. Speaking to Star Sports, Kohli showered Smith with high praise, labeling him as the epitome of Test cricket excellence in their generation. Kohli emphasized Smith’s unparalleled adaptability and remarkable consistency with the bat, establishing him as a force to be reckoned with. Highlighting Smith’s exceptional Test record, Kohli pointed out that the Australian maestro has maintained an impressive average of 60 across approximately 85-90 Test matches – a feat that Kohli considers truly extraordinary. Smith’s ability to consistently deliver impactful…
Ricky Ponting, the former captain of the Australian cricket team, has expressed his disappointment with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid for excluding Ravichandran Ashwin from India’s bowling attack in the WTC Final against Australia. Ponting believes that India’s decision seems to be focused solely on the first innings, overlooking the threat Ashwin could pose to Australia’s left-handed batsmen. Also Read: WTC Final 2023: Aakash Chopra Joins Ganguly in Criticizing Rohit Sharma’s Decision to Bowl First Against Australia in WTC Final “India have made a mistake by not selecting R Ashwin. It appears they are only considering the first innings. Ashwin…